Survey of Existing Sport Facilities and its Influence upon Athletic Programs at District Level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the factors affecting athletics program at district level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. For the purpose of data collection, a sample of (344) comprised of (59) administrative officers and 15 athletes from each district (285) was finally selected and participated in the study. For the purpose of data collection, the researchers, under the guidance of sport’s personnel and literature review employed valid and reliable questionnaire in order to meet the set objectives of the study. Independent sample t-test, regression and ANOVA were used to analyze the collected data. The data revealed that majority of respondents were disgruntled with the financial support for athletics program extended by the concerned quarters in connection to the athletics programs in different areas of KP. Similarly, poor infrastructural facilities and lack of coaching & training are the chief impediments in connection to prompt conduct of various athletic events. To come up with these situations, the researcher recommended that proper and sufficient financial incentives may be provided to athletes to ensure the development and promotion of athletics in the province of KP. Apart from these, provision of required facilities in the shape of playing surface and playing equipment may be ensured to get maximum benefits of athletics programs.